BAE Systems has secured a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to further develop its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS), an advanced countermeasure designed to protect ground combat vehicles from guided missiles and adjacent threats.
This initiative aims to enhance vehicle survivability and mission effectiveness by leveraging cutting-edge electronic warfare (EW) technologies.
The MCSKS contract includes the development of BAE Systems’ laser-based Stormcrow and TERRA RAVEN countermeasure systems. These systems, say BAE, are integral to the Army’s electronic warfare-based Active Protection System (APS) and are designed to counter threats while conserving kinetic countermeasures.
“Today’s combat vehicles need active protection systems that quickly and efficiently counter modern threats,” said Jared Belinsky, director of Integrated Survivability Solutions at BAE Systems.
“Missile countermeasures are part of our full-spectrum approach to electromagnetic warfare. We’re creating an Intrepid Shield™ around our customers’ platforms – improving their effectiveness on the battlefield.”
BAE Systems’ active protection solutions integrate advanced electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) and radio-frequency (RF) spectrum technologies to deliver a layered defense. These systems are designed to provide enhanced situational awareness and threat response across various operational environments, including challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions.
Key features of these systems include their small, modular, and lightweight designs, as well as their ability to operate cost-efficiently. By using multi-function sensors, intelligent processing, and electromagnetic emitters, BAE Systems aims to equip combat vehicles with next-generation capabilities that bolster their defense against evolving threats.
The development and manufacturing of these protection systems take place at BAE Systems’ facility in Austin, Texas, with additional research and development support from the company’s FAST Labs in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
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